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Initiation of a New Drug Application for zipalertinib in combination with chemotherapy for the first-line treatment of non-small cell lung cancer with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations under the FDA’s RTOR (Real-Time Oncology Review) Program

Taiho Pharmaceutical began, under the FDA's RTOR program, a new drug application for zipalertinib plus platinum-based chemotherapy for previously untreated advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations. The complete NDA submission is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026.

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Announced details

Zipalertinib (development code: CLN-081/TAS6417) plus platinum-based chemotherapy
Applicable field (uses covered by this announcement)

First-line treatment of previously untreated locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations

Launch dateNDA submission is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026
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Quantitative Effects

In the Phase III REZILIENT3 trial, the combination arm extended progression-free survival compared with the chemotherapy-alone arm and met the primary endpoint (the duration of the extension and effect size are Not disclosed).

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Relationship with the Company

Taiho Pharmaceutical is the company's wholly owned subsidiary. Zipalertinib is being developed by Taiho Pharmaceutical and its subsidiary Taiho Oncology, Inc., in collaboration with Cullinan Therapeutics, Inc. in the United States.

CounterpartyU.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) / Cullinan Therapeutics, Inc.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is the U.S. drug regulatory authority. Other than the fact that Cullinan Therapeutics, Inc. is collaborating on development in the United States, its location, representative, business activities and other details are Not disclosed.

Location (as indicated in this announcement)

Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Impact on Business Performance

No change to the consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending December 2026

The company does not address Contract Value / Offering price.

Source (materials cited by the company)

Phase III REZILIENT3 trial; Burnett et al. (PLOS ONE, 2021); Riess et al. (Journal of Thoracic Oncology, 2018)

Announced details
ItemDetails
Names of Products / Services CoveredZipalertinib (development code: CLN-081/TAS6417) plus platinum-based chemotherapy
CounterpartyU.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) / Cullinan Therapeutics, Inc.
Counterparty overviewThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is the U.S. drug regulatory authority. Other than the fact that Cullinan Therapeutics, Inc. is collaborating on development in the United States, its location, representative, business activities and other details are Not disclosed.
Relationship with the CompanyTaiho Pharmaceutical is the company's wholly owned subsidiary. Zipalertinib is being developed by Taiho Pharmaceutical and its subsidiary Taiho Oncology, Inc., in collaboration with Cullinan Therapeutics, Inc. in the United States.
Launch dateNDA submission is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026
Applicable areaFirst-line treatment of previously untreated locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations
LocationTaiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Quantitative EffectsIn the Phase III REZILIENT3 trial, the combination arm extended progression-free survival compared with the chemotherapy-alone arm and met the primary endpoint (the duration of the extension and effect size are Not disclosed).
Impact on Business PerformanceNo change to the consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending December 2026
SourcePhase III REZILIENT3 trial; Burnett et al. (PLOS ONE, 2021); Riess et al. (Journal of Thoracic Oncology, 2018)
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Because the planned interim analysis of the Phase III REZILIENT3 trial showed a statistically significant and clinically meaningful extension of progression-free survival in the combination arm compared with the chemotherapy-alone arm, thereby meeting the primary endpoint.

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